Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
London in April
London sees its driest month, with just 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain, highs of 58°F (14°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (42 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (7°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in March to 76/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in London in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
UNESCO-listed gardens with Victorian glasshouses and a treetop walkway.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring.
Tate Modern
Modern art in a former power station on the South Bank, with a free viewing level over the Thames.
Dishoom Covent Garden
Bombay café-style restaurant known for bacon naan rolls, black daal and chai.
Why now April scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Design, fashion and decorative arts across 145 galleries, with a courtyard café in the original tea rooms.
Borough Market
London's oldest food market, packed with cheese, oysters, pies and street food stalls.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 1.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in April
- The Cotswolds in April~76 mi · highs 55°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bath in April~96 mi · highs 56°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in April~146 mi · highs 57°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in April~169 mi · highs 58°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
London in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit London?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is London in April?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in London in April?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (710 mm).
What should I pack for London in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning London in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.